Jeff Burton (@JeffBurton) in a series of tweets: “We need a cup owner to provide a current car, go to Bristol, put McNabb in for 500 laps by himself. Then ask if drivers are athletes #educate. I understand why people watch and it doesn't look athletic. The only way to prove it is to put people in 'real' cars and let them learn. Stating an opinion doesn't make McNabb a bad guy. Many believe the same thing. Gotta prove it before doubters will understand.”

My twitter lesson for the night- people get mad at topics that don't bother me And vise versa.

NASCAR’s Vice President of Communications Brett Jewkes (@BJewkes) also put in his 2cents: “Not positive but believe year @donovanjmcnabb first appeared on cover of Men's Fitness was same year he delivered first world championship.”

McNabb's response?

Glad to see that you are watching @FOXSportsLive. If you have any questions to what I said, look up the word and you will have your answer.